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The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption of Chessy-les-Prés is a Catholic building located in the Land of Armance, in the Greater East Region. It is distinguished by its cylinder organ, built in 1843 by Nicolas-Antoine Lété for the church of Saint-Julien-les-Villas, and transferred to Chessy-les-Prés around 1872 by Didier Poirot. This instrument, with its 16 original cylinders, has been classified as historical monuments since 1980.

The construction or renovation of the church dates back to the early 15th century, although the precise details of this campaign remain unknown. The building was listed as historic monuments in 1925, recognizing its heritage value. The exact location of the church is 4 Rue du Moulin Jacotot, on the town of Chessy-les-Prés, in the Aube department.

The organ, a remarkable element of the church, illustrates the importance of musical instruments in religious buildings in the 19th century. Its transfer and preservation reflect the practices of reusing and valuing movable assets. The legal protection of the organ and the building underlines their role in local and religious history.

Chessy-les-Prés, a rural commune in the Far East, is part of a territory marked by agriculture and small village communities. The churches, like that of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assumption, served as places of worship, assembly and social cohesion, playing a central role in the daily life of the inhabitants since the Middle Ages.

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